There are 7 ways to get from Kandy to Walgama by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly from Kandy
best- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
3h 17mRs 13,662–99,746Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Panadurabus 17
- Take the train from Panadura to Walgamatrain Maradana
8h 15mRs 718–3,541Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kadawathabus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus
5h 55mRs 3,401–3,760Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Walgamatrain Maradana
6h 45mRs 1,516–6,074Drive 251.4 km
- Drive from Kandy to Walgamacar 251.4 km
3h 28mRs 11,276–16,287Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Walgamataxi 251.4 km
3h 28mRs 18,000–22,000Train to Hatton, fly
- Take the train from Kandy to Hattontrain
- Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Koggala (KCT)plane NUF - KCT
6h 11mRs 13,755–96,350
Kandy to Walgama by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Walgama is to bus and train which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 3600 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Walgama is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 100000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Walgama. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Matara via Ambepussa and Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Walgama. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Walgama via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Kandy and Walgama is 198 km. The road distance is 251.4 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Walgama without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Kandy to Walgama, including transfers.
Kandy to Walgama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Walgama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Walgama is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3800 and takes 5h 55m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Walgama, Southern, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Walgama via Ambepussa, Kadawatha, and Matara in around 5h 55m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Kandy to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–95,000
Flights from Hatton to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Walgama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Kandy to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Panadura to Walgama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 223–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,669
- 2nd Class
- Rs 223
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,003
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
Bus from Kadawatha to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Kandy to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–550
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 490–550
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Walgama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Walgama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Walgama is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Kandy to Walgama.
There are 3720+ hotels available in Walgama.